Capital Equipment News September 2017

KEY SPECS

SINGLE CAB

DOUBLE CAB

MINIVAN

Cabin Model Transmission Engine model

Std & Lux

Std & Lux

Std

5 Speed Manual

5 Speed Manual

5 Speed Manual

DOHC JL473Q

DOHC JL473Q

DOHC JL473Q

Engine power

72 kW

72 kW

72 kW

Torque

119 Nm

119 Nm

119 Nm

Fuel consumption

7,8 ℓ /100 km

7,2 ℓ /100 km

6,5 ℓ /100 km

Wheel base

2 900 mm

2 900 mm

2 560 mm

RETAIL PRICES MODEL

PRICE

Changan Star III 1.3 SC Std Changan Star III SC Lux Changan Star III 1.3 DC Std Changan Star III DC Lux

R139 990 R149 900 R154 990 R164 990 R154 990 R162 990 R150 990 R158 990

Changan Star III 1.3, 5-seater Minivan Std Changan Star III 1.3, 5-seater Minivan Lux Changan Star III 1.3, 2-seater Minivan Std Changan Star III 1.3, 2-seater Minivan Lux

With a load bin of 2,75 m, the single cab derivative is said to have the largest load bin in its 1 t size class.

MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS

Enlarged load bin of 2,75 m for the single cab Double cab now allows for more passengers but still has a large 2,06 m load bin

A completely new minivan derivative

Warranty increased from 2 years/50 000 km to 3 years/ 100 000 km

complemented by a more powerful German- made 1,3 ℓ DOHC petrol engine delivering 72 kW of power and 119 Nm of maximum torque. Apart from the reliability synonymous with German craftsmanship, the new engine is said to offer better fuel economy, consuming between 6,5 and 7,8 ℓ /100 km. The single cab consumes up to 7,8 ℓ of fuel per 100 km, while the double cab uses up to 7,2 ℓ and the minivan consumes about 6,5 ℓ per 100 km. With safety in mind, the new range’s body has a total of nine beams, based on Changan’s 3H design: High Rigidity, High Loading and High Durability, says Liu. This is complemented by an enhanced braking system that allows the Changan Star III Series to come to a complete halt within a 46 m braking distance when travelling at 100 km/h. The new series also benefits from tried and tested componentry from well-known parts suppliers such as Bosch,

Series is the need for increased versatility. He reasons that fleet owners often base their new vehicle purchases on several common factors such as fuel economy, total cost of ownership and performance, but versatility has become a key consideration when they make their buying decisions. With a load bin of 2,75 m, the single cab derivative is said to have the largest load bin in its 1 t size class. The minivan, a completely new addition to the range, will cater for an array of small business owners looking to transport their loads without exposing them to adverse weather conditions. “The double cab now allows for extra passengers, carrying a total of five, while it’s still able to carry its load comfortably with its 2,06 m load bin,” says Liu. Upgrades abound The range’s better loading capacity is

Increased engine power of 72 kW

Lower fuel consumption of 6,5 to 7,8 l/100 km

ing single and double cab derivatives. This allows the range to be a great fit for sever- al businesses, including couriers, govern- ment services, builders, general construc- tion contractors, plumbers, gas suppliers, painting contractors and furniture stores, among others. Liu says R&D plays a major role in the development of new products, and one of the major issues that informed the development of the new Changan Star III

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